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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
A SENSATIONAL DUEL.
The Controversy About Macmillan Leads to
Fight Between Distinguished Mexicans.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept 19-Miltary and po-
litical circles greatly excited to-day over the
result Of duel which took place at o'clock
this morning in one Of the barracks in this city.
The principals were General Rocha and Antonio
Gayon, who is chief of one ef the bureaus in the
War Department. The trouble grew out OF the
controversy over the question of the conduct OF
Lopez at Queretaro and his relations to Maxi
milan. Some time ago Senior Gayon who was
Of the officers in the imperial
army, under Macmillan, wrote
letter which was published in the
papers, denouncing Lopez as traitor and as
serting that his conduct was well understood
among the officers of Maximians army. Gen.
Rocha replied in the newspaper ii Combate,
saying that some were traitors to their
chiefs and others to their country, but that did
not prevent their taking office under the new
regime Senior Gayon, who is Acknowledged to
be a brave man. challenged Gen. Rocha, naming
his seconds Gen. Pradella. Governor OF the
Palace, and Senor Justine Fernandez, cele-
brated lawyer of this city. Gen. Rocha selected
as seconds Gen. Waranjo and Colonel
Omano. AT the first fire Senor Gayou fell,
pierced in the right breast by bullet. He soon
rallied, and inquiredI If the duel could not pro-
ceeG, when his seconds and surgeons replied
that it could not. This afternoon Senior Gayon
lies in critical condition. and is reported to De
dying He is ffty-eicht or sixty years old. and
General Rocha is about ten years
his junior The The wounded Gnnde Rnnha man has
conspicuous figure in the war against
the empire. His taking of Tampico by tactics
similar to those adopted by Gen. Grant in the
Wilderness and his victory at La Rufa, made
him famous. He is known the Tiger" his
courage and disposition to take great risks In
warfare suggesting that title. His newspaper,
FL Combate is one OF the most aggressive papers
published here Is Is believed that this duel is
only the beginning OF a series almost certain to
grow out of the feud between. the partisans of
ths late pire and the leading Liberal chiefs.
/. was rumorec to-day that the President had
prevented duel coming off between Gen. Rocha
and Gen. Arce Governor of the State of Guer-
zero, growing out of the same matter.
LATER.-A duel has been arranged to come
off on Wednesday, between Gen. Narapjo and
Gen. Pradilla, seconds IN to-day's duel Their
quarrel grsw of some remarks made when
their principals met this morning. Senior Gayon
to have fought a duel this evening with
journalist named Trejo.
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Assignment of tho George Weber Brewing
Company-Liabiities, 100000
CINCINNATI, Sept. 19.-The George Weber
Brewing Company made assignment this
morning to Adolph Wood and ". r. Thrall. and
Mallon & Cofey. attorneys. Their liabilities are
estimated at $500, 600. and their assets at $780,
OO0 Preferences in the form of mortgages on
real estate were given TO Isaac c. Miller, 81 400:
Anthony Troeschher s7.000 William Stichte-
moth, ir, $18. 900; Merchants National Bank sl2,-
OOO Cincinnati National Bank, $28, 600: Stone
Lake Ice Company. Sc. 500; Edward Berchausen
& Co., $4,000, Joseph Schaler, $4,000 Rosa
Weber, SIG 500; Louisa Ehrgott. $48, 900; Mallon
& Coffey, $4,000 Jordan & Jordan, IS, GOO, and
by chattel mortgages to Louisa Ehrgott, Cincin-
natl National Bank. and Stone Lake Ice Com
pany, sos, 900. The assignment hastened
by suits filed Saturday collateral held by
the Chemical Bank, Of New York. for loans to
the Fidelity Bank. Two more suits were filed
to-day on indorsed psper by local creditors.
This firm has been in trouble for nearly
years. being for several years IN the hands OF
receiver. and going through fierce legal battle
to get out. The fire July crippled them to
the extent of nearly 5000 600, as not q cent of
insurance has yet been paid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
ENGLISH POLITICS.
Miners Withdraw Support from Men Whom
They Have Sent Parliament.

Miners Withdraw Support from Men Whom
They Have Sent to Parliament.
Special to the Indianapolis JournaI.
LONDON, Sent. I9-Year by year the laboring
classes in England grow stronger. until now
they have become a potent political factor. They
have for q long time possessed fancied power,
but it was one which they were too ignorant to
put in operation. else soft words.
panied by golden argument that made the
words more palata5le. cajoled the power out of
their hands into the hands of those who could
more skillfully use it. Since workingmen
united and formed organizations. which became
powerful from their very numbers, they
have been able to do more for them
selves, and have attained a recognized
position. Perhaps organization of this kind
stronger than the miners of Northunb ber-
land. They have succeeded in exercising quite
influence in the north of England and it is to
be regretted that any differences are occurring
among them, az it is reported there are Some
of the members of the Miners Mutual Assoc:a-
ton of Northum berland are OF the opinion that
representation in Parliament is of no advantage
to them, and strongly advise the abandonment Of
the plan of supporting two members there as
they have done. Others advise the cleo
ton of members to represent them,
but insist upon more binding pledges
from their representatives. to accomplish
greater results from their constituents.
At all events, they have unanimously agreed
upon one point, and that is that the two mem
bers. Messrs. Burt and Fen wick, who repre-
sent their associ alton, have not done their duty,
and they, the association. will withdraw their
support from them. The disposition of these
members is due to the mrtilation of tho miners
regulation bill by the House of Lords. The asso-
citation claims that if il were not for the barren
of the efforts of Messrs. Burt and Fen wick,
the bill might have been passed that the
miners could have secured the advantages which
they required. Both these gentlemen received
$500 year from the association. 1t is doubt
ful at present whether the miners wi II send any
moro membe to Parliament or rot.
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IVES & STAYNoR'S OPERATIONS.
How They Managed the Finances Of the Cins
cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Company.

CINcINNATI. Sept. 19-The Commercial Ca
zettes report of the hearing to-day at Hamilton
of the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
case, in which receiver is applied for, says:
Mr. Waite, the point developed being a new
one. was questioned fellows: '-I will ask you
TO state whether YOU remember whether not
the preferred stock was voted by the stocknold-
ers at the meeting of Feb. 8. 1887. and where was
the meeting heldl' Anwer--The meeting was
held in Cincinnati My recollection
is that the question of the right OF the preferred
stock to vote raised aud votes were sub
mitted of preferred and common, the tellers
submitting their report without acting upon
the question as to whether the preferred stock
had a right to vote not. Their report en-
braces that clause as | read it at the meeting
here.
Q-Ifit be true that 81 1877 shares of preferred
stock voted tell me whether part of this &c.,
OOO 900 is not included in that stock voted. In
other words. wasn't there, outside of this $10,-
100000, $1,000. 900 of preferred stock that could
have voted at that timel
A.-Yes there must have been some of that
preferred stock voted at that time.
The deposition of Mr.. Julius Dexter was re-
ceived, of which the following are the MAIN
points: Affiant says that he has investigated;
the transactions OF Ives & Staynor during theik
connection with the defendant. and finds that,l
aside from the indebtedness of Ivss& Stayrur-
to the defendant as shown by the accounts OF
the company (which indebtedness alone
amounts to 81, 203, 4S2 &c., said Ives 81 Staynor
issued, affiant believes, about SlO 0O0, 600 OF
preferred stock; that of said preferred stock,
there were found in the vaults OF Ives os Co.
50. 594 shares, which were cancelled, with their
assent, prior to their assignment There ara
also 500 shares in the hands of the assignee os
Ives e. Sraynor, to which he has no right as
against the defendant, and which
will be Cancelled as soon as tha
proper orders of court can be obtained.
The balance of said shares were issued ar
affiant is informed and believes, htr Ives &
Staynor, to and in the names of themselves,
their clerks and others. without any eonsdera-
tion whatever therefor Except possibly in thu
case of 301 sba-esl received by the defendant
and thereupon were delivered by said Ives *
Staynor to third persons to secure individual
obligations Of said Ives q Staynor to such third
parsonS
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OTHER ACCIDENTS.
Two Freight Trains Coliide-Thres Trains
men Fatally Injured.

Two Freight Trains Coliide-Thres Trains
men Fatally Injured.
WILKEsBARRE. Pa. Sept ia terrible ~Sail@
road accident happened on the north brznSA \prd
the Pennsylvania railroad, Monaqua, tnN
evening. The traia-dispatcher at H.neypot 5l-a
lowed two freight trains travelling in opposite
directions to come together on single track
The trains were running at the rate Of thirty
miles an hour and collided on sharp curve. J
The engineers and firemen jumped and saved
their lives The shock of the collision wass
heard for miles Four box-cars loaded with
giant powder exploded with terrific force tear
ing up the rocks, tracks, ties and about twenty-f
five cars. The latter caught fire and with their
contents were destroyed The following brakes
men were fatally injured In the wrecks
Lewis Metz. fracture of shoulder and terribly
burned; Ellwood Swank both legs brokeps
James Kean, hip disocated and burned. Soms
of the were thrown by the force of the eye
plosion q distance OF eighth of a mile. This
loss to the railroad company will be 800. 000 +
Both engines were thrown down the embank-
ment and total wreck.
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His Third Wreck Proved Fatal.

1t is expected that the wreck will be cleared
away by this morning, that trains will be
running as usual. Late yesterday trains were
run between Terre Haute and Indianapolis over
the Nandalia.
mike Reddnston. as he farniliarly
known has been OIL the Bee-liu. system twenty
years more. and was considered OF the
safest and most com De tent gineers the road.
Twice before he had been in wrecks, but escaped
nnhurt. Once his engine left the track and ran
ont into a meadow, and was buried most out of
sight. That time he came drowning. An
other time he was thrown through his cab win
dow. his engine being derailed by running over
a cow. But few days since. in conversation
with reporter of the Journal, he said he had
no fears engine but had had two narrow
escapes and expected the next time he would
not come of so we'll His William had been
fireman for him for sons time, and was with
him in of the previous acciasnts His ia
ther, supposing he was going TO jump from the
footboard grabbed him by the arm and held
him until the locomotive they were came to n
standstill. MIR. Reddincton leaves a wife and
one daughter. the latter being teacher in
school district No 26. The father was mem
ber of the Locomotive Brotherhood, in excellent
standing. and his son is member of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Fremsn. The family
residence is at No. 3l8 College avenue. Last
evening 1t was thought that the bodies of the
two would be extr!cated from the wreck in
time to forward them TO this city on an early
train this morning.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

north bound train. was instantly killed. Ha
was riding on the engine, to open the
switch at Peru, three miles beyond and thu
regular meeting place of the two trains. j. j.
OBrien. express messenger ana one of the post
al clerks, were badly shaken up but not serious1
~ hurt None of the passengers we're iniureI:
beyond few bruises, except Richard
Wright of Holy Cross, who was
coming to Dubuque. He was injured i'm
the back, but not dangerously. The two en-
gines were badly wrecked ard were thrown into
n shapetess mass. The cause of the accident Is
charged up te the train-dispatcher at Lacrosse.
The place where the accident occurred was az
Eagle Point, one OF theesharpest curves on the
road, and where all trains have to whistle and
slow up. This morning there was heavy fog.
The south-bound train was moving at good
speed, and the engines could not be seen until
within fifty feet of each other and too late for
either engineer or fremen to jump.
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why Bay state Democrats Howl.

WORCESTER. Mass. Sept I9-At the meeting z
of the Democratic State committee this evenin 2
the special committee appointed to ascertain
the number of partisan and offensive Republic
ans holding federal Offices in Massachusetts
under the present administration. and the
reason for their retention" made a re-
port The committee says: I'm view
of the limitations under which the
committee laborsd. it will not be expected
that this report is free from inaccuracies or of
mathematical certainty. The committee finds
that the whole number of employees in the gov
ernmept service in Massachusetts, including the
Massachusetts people Ia the government depart
ments at Washington. is 4. Ola of which 3 s23
SO per cent, are Republicans, drawing s5,000,
600 a year in salaries.
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THE ODD-FELLOWS.
Beginning of the Session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the Order at Denver, Col.

DENVER, Col, Sept 19 The Sovereign Grand
Lodge of the world. l. o. o. f., which assembled
in this city to-day. is of the most mportant
events in the history of Denver. For several days
excursion trains have arrived from almost every
State and Territory, bearing representatives and
members of the order, until the hotels and board
ing-houses are overfowing with visitors.
whose numbers are estimated at over 10000
The city has assumed q holiday appearance in
honor of the occasion. and all the principal
streets and business houses decorated with
hags. bunting and banners bearing the emelems
of the order. The strangers have been most
courteously received by the members of the
lodges Of this city, ard exte ensive arrangements
have been made FOX their entertain
will be mammoth excursion through
Grand and Black canyons, and all principal
places of interest IN the State. At O'Clock
this morning the Grand Lodge and Grand En-
campment of Colorado assembled at tie Odd
fellows' Hall. from thence proceeding to the
Windsor Hotel, and escorted the Sovereign Grand
Lodge TO the Tabor Grand Opera house. where a
reception was rendered by the State and city.
Members OF the Grand Lodge and ladies were
seated the main floor. Grand Sire White
occupied position in the centre OF the stage;
Governor Adams and Mayor Lee seated
upon his right, and the officers of the Grand
Lodge and Grand Encampmenr of Colorado
on the left hand and in the After
PRAYER bv Grand Chaplain Rev. j. Venable
who fervently invoked the Divine guidance in
the deliberations of the lodge. Gov. Adams de-
live. a most eloquent address OF Welcome
behalf of the State He was followed by Mayor
Lee in behalf of the city of Denver. Hon.
David Rinele grand master OF Colorado was
then introdu duced. but was compelled to excuse
himself from speaking account of a
cold, and Grand Secretary a. j. Norman was
the next speaker He spoke briefly. reviewing
the history Of the order After the band had
rendered HAIL to the Chief" Chairman Cobb
introduced Grand Sire j. II. White, who also.
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ABOUT TIE SNUB.
A Sort of Semi. Official Statement of the For
aker Side of the Philadelphia Incident.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PITTsBuRG, Pa, Sept. ia special to tho
Times from Columbus. o., says: "While Gov.
Foraker adheres to his announcement OF last
evening that he would say nothing about the
snub that was given him and his yife by Sfrs.
Cleveland at Philadelphia, he has referred al
inquiries to members of his staff and other perS
to whom he has related the circum.
stances. with the understanding that ha
has no objection to their talking if they desire
to. Before leaving the city this morning he
related mis- story to his private secretary and to
other gentlemen. Adintant-general Axline, whG
happened TO be witness of the Philad 81 oh ia
incident corroborates all the Governor has tq
say about ii. The story, in brief. that tha
Governor remarked to his wife. the way To
the Cleveland reception, that he was informed
that Mrs. Cleveland had turned her back to him
in the parade of the day, though he did not be-
lieve it to be fact. but thought IL she were in
cGned she might embarrass thepe at the receD-
tlon. Mrs. Foraker replied that she did not be-
lieye that Mrs. Cleveland would undertake. any
thing of that kind, but when they came TO ba
presented the President greeted them
in a cool manner and Mrs. Cleveland,
who came next in the lines elevated her
head aud refused even to look at the Governo-
and his wife. The Governor undertook, on the
spur of the moment, make her speak and in
"a formal manner proceeded to introduce Mrs.
Foraker, but it would not work. and they passeS
on, after which Mrs. Cleveland 8
face became wreathed in smiles
and the other callers were greeted
with n shake of the hand. The Governor was
statements correct that being made by
his private secretary and members Of his staff.
and he refused to deny them, saying that they
had good opportunity 10 see what took place.
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ANANCIENr FICTION.
Forms and Ceremonies That Attend the Pro-
rosation of Parliament

Forms and Ceremonies That Attend the Pro-
rosation of Parliament.
London Special to New York Sun.
Parliament, of course stops work when it is
tired and feels inclined 70 do so, but there is
parliamentary fiction that the Queen stops it.
and many humorous forms and ceremonies are
gone through with to lend color of reality to
this ancient fiction. will give idea of what
the ceremony of dismissal called prorogation,
was like yesterday.
The noble lords were assembled in their
house, a chamber peculiarly adapted as back
ground for gorgeous fummery. 1t is bigger
than the House of Commons. and infinitely more
resplendent with its rows OF red leather benches
and brilliantly coored windows. The throne,
huge mass of carving and gliding which is us
ual4y hidden under baiZe covering, was ex-
posed to view for the occasion. and so were two
little thrones, one on either side
of the big one, which mimic it
with milded richness, and are intended
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Fire and Loss of Life.

New. York, Sept. IA fire broke out thia
morning the third floor cf the fonr-story
brick building No 10 South street, by whick
man lost his life and another was severels
burned. The two buildings. 10 and IL are occuS
pied by Mrs. Mary A. McNallv as saloon and
boardng-house- Size lost $4,000 stock ant
fixtures, and Thomas Denohue. n cigar and
tobacco dealer. suffered loss of So. 500 The
damage to the building is about So, 500. Nelson
Campman. sixty-seyen years 6id, canal-boat
captain, was found dead in his bed from suffo<
cation. Meredith Stewart. a laborer. sd
badly burned about the hands apd arms that ha
had TO be removed to the hospital. ~
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Anbushed and Killed.

KILLEN, Tex. Sept. 19-This place was
thrown into exciument over killing which
happened yesterday, abont six seven miles
from here. IN Corell county. Ii appears TINT
Favette aud Jchn Darnelle were returning home
from Gaesville, when, reaching a thicket,
they fred upon, and John Darnelie
instantly killed. One OF the mbushers, Newt
Blackwell was killed. 1t Is not yet known how
many persons were ambush. Newt Black
we'll was a brother OF Rev. Dick Black well, who
was waylaid and killed three weeks ago. Both
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LONDON, Sept. let is reported that the
Queen is studying Hindustani This is the
latest version OF the way in which she has spent
her mornings for number of weeks past. The
society papers have insisted that she writ
ing novel. giving in this form her personal
perience during her reign OF ffty 1t is
now said that she has made such progress in ths
study of Hindustani as to be able to give orders
in that language to the two Indian servants in
her service at BalGloral.
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PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE.
Terrific Crash the River Division of tho
Chicago, Milwaukee s st Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee 6 st Paul
DUBUQUE. la, Sept l9--The most disastrous
ard fatal railroad accident that has occurred in
this vicinity for years took place this morning
on the Chicago. Milwaukee IL St. Paul road
three miles south of Dubuque. Two passenger
trains collided on the curve around Eagle Point,
by which the engineers and hremen
instantly killed, the other fireman and brake
man dying during the forenoonin ali. five per-
sons. Charles Fales, one of the oldest engineers
OF the road was the engine of the south
bound train. and Elmer Winchester on
the north-bound train. William Rich
mond and Edward Cummins
the two fremen. and ali lived in Dubuque. John
Pernity, of Milwaukee, q brakeman on the
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Hopkins and the Fidelitv napp

CINcINNATI. Sept 19.-Mr. Benjamin L. Hop
kns, assistant cashier of the late Fidelity Bank,
referring to the suit brought by the governments
against him in connection with 4. L. Harper,
Briggs Swift Amml Baldwin and the directors.
to recover the losses caused by the Fidelity Bank
failure, says ne can clearly show that he knew
nothing whatever OF the wrecking OF the concern
until the day before the collapse He says
body about the bank knew of il except Harner
and. possibly. Miss Josie Holmes. and he charges
upon Harper tha Whole responsibility de -
stillin jall, but processes strong hope TO Dc
proven free from all blame rs seen as the cases
come to trial.
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Murdered by an Migrate.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 19-Richard Brenner
a shiftless German. who. while in dleness, has
been given food and shelter by Frank Ele and
his wife Elizabeth, at their home at No. 217
Farmount avenue. this afternoon shot and
killed Mrs Edei and tneu rnitted suicide by
shooting himself through the neart, the house
OF mis- benafactors the cause of the deed is not
definitely known, but it is supposed that Mrs.
Edel asked him for money in part payment for
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,IuStifas1ie Lying.

LONDON, Sept. 19-Mr Thomas W. Leigh.
member of Parliament for Lancashire, while
shooting in the mountains near Sofia, was capt
ured by party OF brgands Mr.. Leigh in
formed his captors that ne servant; that
he had no yaluables. and that there was no
chance of securing q ransom for him. The brig
auds then released him and he has reached
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GENERAL FOREIGN SEyys.

French Extremists Propose the Expulsion of
Princes of All Finds.
PARIS Sept. 19-The Chamber Of Deputies
opened this morning Premier Rouvier de-
livered q political discourse before the Chamber,
in which he replied to the manifesto of Comte
de Paris The extremists carried out the pro-
gramme they had arranged and introduced their
proposition 30 expel from France all Orlsarist
and Bonapartist princes.